Acridine derivatives inhibit lysozyme aggregation

Eur Biophys J. 2008 Sep;37(7):1261-70. doi: 10.1007/s00249-008-0313-0. Epub 2008 Apr 3.

Abstract

We have screened a library of structurally distinct acridine derivatives (19 compounds) for their ability to inhibit lysozyme amyloid aggregation in vitro. Studied acridines were divided into three structurally different groups depending on the molecule planarity and type of the side chain-planar acridines, spiroacridines and tetrahydroacridines. Thioflavine T fluorescence assay and transmission electron microscopy were used for monitoring the inhibiting activity of acridines. We have found that both the structure of the acridine side chains and molecule planarity influence their antiamyloidogenic activity. The planar acridines inhibited lysozyme aggregation effectively. Spiroacridines and tetrahydroacridines had no significant effect on the prevention of lysozyme fibrillization, probably resulting from the presence of the heterocyclic 5-membered ring and non-planarity of molecule. Moreover, in the presence of some tetrahydroacridines the enhanced extent of aggregation was detected. We identified the most active acridine derivates from studied compound library characterized by low micromolar IC50 values, which indicate their possible application for therapeutic purpose.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acridines / chemistry*
  • Acridines / pharmacology*
  • Amyloid / metabolism
  • Animals
  • Benzothiazoles
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / chemistry*
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / pharmacology*
  • Molecular Weight
  • Muramidase / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Muramidase / metabolism*
  • Protein Binding / drug effects
  • Small Molecule Libraries / chemistry
  • Small Molecule Libraries / pharmacology
  • Thiazoles / metabolism
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Acridines
  • Amyloid
  • Benzothiazoles
  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Small Molecule Libraries
  • Thiazoles
  • bis-acridine
  • thioflavin T
  • Muramidase